Artist Statement
I believe photographs can be spiritual metaphors that symbolize not only the beauty that resides in all things, but also the spirit that inhabits all objects and places, both animate and inanimate.

Many photographers have shown us the beauty of nature and of our precious earth. I want to show that same beauty in every alley and piece of broken glass. Just as we can sense the presence of god in mountain, sky, and ocean, so too can we sense god in the common objects of our everyday existence if we learn to see with our hearts.

This awareness of spirit of place can bring us closer to the spiritual within ourselves. Realization that god dwells inside us all we can see that we are also inside of god.

Douglas Beasley’s personal vision explores the spiritual aspects of people and place. His photography is concerned with how spirit is recognized and expressed in everyday life.

Exhibited and published internationally, grants and commissions fund much of his personal work. He is also founder and director of Vision Quest Photo Workshops. Doug’s extensive teaching experience includes numerous workshops worldwide which always emphasize heart, soul and vision over the mechanics of camera use. His website is douglasbeasley.com and his workshops can be found at VQphoto.com. He is also the inventor of Vision Quest Cards, which provide photo assignments for visual and spiritual growth.

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